Geekscape Comics: ‘The Dark Knight Returns’ Character Officially Joining The New 52

Carrie Kelly will be joining the New 52 in issue #19 of Batman & Red Robin. Yes, we are talking about Carrie Kelly from Frank Miller’s The Dark Knight Returns. While she may not be joining the book as the new Robin (yet?), the character will definitely play an important role in the series starting with issue #24.

Batman And (Red) Robin #19

On the darkest of nights, who is the one person Batman meets that could change his life forever?

Peter Tomasi on the introduction of the character:

“She’s a college kid who’s got spunk and speaks her mind. This is not an alternate-earth Robin, this is simply a girl named Carrie Kelley, who we learn knew Damian, which in turn weaves her into the fabric of the DC Universe for the first time in 25 years. What you’ll find out once you crack the book, is that she’s not exactly the ‘new Robin,’ but I don’t want to spoil the story and her introduction into Bruce Wayne/Batman’s life.
 
In regards to how long she’ll be around, let’s just say that it’s a helluva lot longer than ‘one issue.’ I’ve got plans for Carrie that play well into the future. It’s all in continuity. It’s all part of the Batman universe in the here and now. Carrie Kelley has found her way into The New 52 and she’s here to stay – in what capacity is anybody’s guess – except mine of course.”

Could Carrie Kelley become the new Robin of the New 52 DC Universe? It’s definitely appears that they’re heading that way and you may want to pick this issue up when it hits stands before first printings become impossible to find.

Source: NY Post